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South Africa-founded Refiant AI raises $5 million to build leaner AI models
Refiant AI closed a $5 million seed round led by VoLo Earth Ventures to enhance its AI model compression platform. The startup's technology can compress a 120-billion-parameter model to run on a standard laptop with just 12GB of RAM, retaining 95-99% of its original performance.
Google Accelerator Africa Returns with Equity-Free Support, Cloud Credits, and Early Access to AI Products for Startups
Applications are open for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. The program is designed for growth-stage technology startups in Africa.
OpenAI Launches “ChatGPT Go”; Introduces Advertising
OpenAI is introducing 'ChatGPT Go', a new subscription tier priced around $5/month. The new tier is designed for casual power users who need more than the free service allows.
Nigeria eyes passage of AI law to lead regulation push in Africa
Nigeria's National Assembly is working to pass the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, which could reshape digital oversight. The proposed law will create enforceable standards on AI usage, allowing authorities to oversee data usage and algorithmic systems.
Qatar Airways & Google Launch Industry-First “Sky Studio Challenge” Powered by Starlink
Qatar Airways unveiled the 'Sky Studio Challenge' on 17 November 2025, utilizing Starlink technology. The challenge involved creating two AI-generated commercials during a 15-hour flight from Doha to Atlanta.
